Padmini Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, timing, puja rituals, significance, mantras and guidelines to follow

Padmini Ekadashi, a highly auspicious day for worshipping Lord Vishnu, will be celebrated on May 27, 2026. In May 2026, two significant Ekadashi observances, Apara Ekadashi and Padmini Ekadashi, will occur. Apara Ekadashi has already been observed on May 12, 2026.

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Padmini Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha, or Ekadashi Tithi, in the month of Jyeshtha. Ekadashi is the most significant day in Hindu religion and people pray to Lord Vishnu to receive benefits on this day. Adhika Jyeshtha Padmini Ekadashi fast will be observed on May 27, 2026.


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When is Padmini Ekadashi 2026?

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 05:10 AM on May 26, 2026

Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 06:21 AM on May 27, 2026

Parana Time - May 28, 2026 - 05:25 AM to 07:56 AM

Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - May 28, 2026 - 07:56 AM

Padmini Ekadashi Vrat Katha

According to the Padma Purana, the Padmini Ekadashi vrat katha is linked to King Kritavirya and Queen Padmini, who longed for a child for many years. Despite performing severe penance and prayers, they remained childless. Following the guidance of sages, Queen Padmini observed the sacred Padmini Ekadashi vrat with complete devotion to Lord Vishnu.

Moved by her faith and dedication, Lord Vishnu appeared before the queen and blessed her with a boon. Soon after, she gave birth to Kritavirya Arjuna, who later became a renowned and powerful king. The Padmini Ekadashi vrat katha highlights the spiritual significance of observing this fast with sincerity, devotion, and a pure heart, as it is believed to fulfill wishes and bring divine blessings.

Adhika Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Significance

Adhika Padmini Ekadashi is considered one of the most sacred Ekadashi fasts dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Its importance has been described in the Skanda Purana, where Lord Krishna explained the glory of this vrat to Yudhishthira.

Devotees believe that observing this fast with full devotion helps cleanse past sins and brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. The Ekadashi that falls during the Adhik Maas is considered especially powerful for seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu and attaining a place in Vaikuntha Dham, believed to be the divine abode of the Lord.

Padmini Ekadashi 2026 Puja rituals

Wake up early during Brahma Muhurat and take a holy bath.

Avoid using soap or chemical-based cleansers while bathing on Ekadashi.

Clean the puja area and place idols or images of Lord Vishnu, Bal Gopal, Shaligram, and Shri Yantra on a wooden platform.

Offer Panchamrit bath to the deities and decorate them with yellow clothes, flowers, and tulsi garland.

Light a desi ghee diya and incense sticks. Offer sweets, fruits, tulsi leaves, and Panchamrit.

Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and recite “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye.”

Charity and helping the needy are considered highly auspicious on this day.

In the evening, worship the tulsi plant by lighting an earthen lamp near it and circling it seven times if possible.

Tulsi leaves should not be plucked on Ekadashi. Devotees usually collect them a day earlier and store them in clean water.

What you should not do on Ekadashi

1. You should not eat grains on the day of Ekadashi. You should avoid eating rice, wheat and lentils.

2. Don not pluck tulsi leaves on the day of Ekadashi because it is considered inauspicious to pluck basil leaves on this specific day.

3. One should always avoid eating tamasik food on sacred Ekadashi day.

4. People should never drink alcohol on the holy day of Ekadashi because it will attract bad luck in life.

5. You should avoid doing oil massage as it is considered inauspicious.

6. One must avoid hair cut/nail cut on this particular day of Ekadashi.

Powerful mantras to chant on Adhika Padmini Ekadashi

Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!

Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari, Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janki Vallabham..!!

Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!